2 Worlds Collide Podcast

🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Charlie Bakhos for a deep, unfiltered conversation on faith, conflict, and the narratives shaping what the world sees and what it ignores.

Charlie is a man of faith and commentator who isn’t afraid to speak openly about uncomfortable truths. In this episode, we unpack the Israel–Palestine conflict, the way it’s framed in mainstream media, and why certain realities are either distorted or completely left out of the conversation.

We also dive into a topic rarely spoken about: the persecution of Christians around the world, why it receives little media attention, who it affects, and what’s actually happening beyond the headlines.

At the centre of it all is Charlie’s faith, how it shapes his worldview, why he refuses to stay silent, and what it means to stand firm when holding these views comes at a cost.

This episode isn’t safe.
It isn’t sanitised.

It’s an honest conversation about truth, belief, and the courage to speak when silence is easier.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover:
🇮🇱🇵🇸 The Israel–Palestine situation beyond the headlines
📰 Media narratives and selective outrage
✝️ Why Christian persecution is rarely discussed
🌍 What’s happening to Christians globally
🙏 Charlie’s faith and why it matters now more than ever
⚖️ Speaking truth in a world that rewards conformity

📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
0:00 – Intro
06:45 – Charlie’s background & faith journey
18:30 – Israel–Palestine: context vs media framing
37:10 – Global Christian persecution
55:40 – Faith, backlash, and standing firm
1:12:00 – Final reflections

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🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Matt Williams — AKA Willie Beating Cancer — for a wide-ranging conversation on global conflict, media narratives, and the forces shaping modern geopolitics.

Matt is an independent war and global affairs reporter who has built a reputation for going where others won’t. Fresh off a recent visit to China, he joins me to break down what he saw on the ground, how Western media frames global powers, and what everyday Australians aren’t being told.

We also dive into the Epstein files, foreign influence, lobbying inside the Australian government, and how power operates behind closed doors.

This episode isn’t comfortable.
It isn’t filtered.
It’s a raw conversation about power, information, and the global chessboard.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover:
🌏 Matt’s recent visit to China
📂 The Epstein files and what they reveal
🏛️ Foreign influence & lobbying in Australian politics
📰 Independent journalism vs mainstream narratives
⚖️ Media accountability and public trust
🇦🇺 Where Australia sits in a shifting global order

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🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Biddy O'Loughlin for a wide-ranging conversation on comedy, culture, and what happens when jokes collide with modern politics.

Biddy is an actor and stand-up comic who’s appeared twice on Kill Tony, opened for Isaac Butterfield, and met Joe Rogan. She joins me to talk about being “cancelled” in Australia, the pressure on comedians today, and why she believes humour still matters — especially when it makes people uncomfortable.

We unpack free speech in entertainment, online backlash, navigating controversy, and what it’s like to keep performing when the spotlight turns hostile.

This episode isn’t safe.
It isn’t scripted.
It’s a raw conversation about art, risk, and saying what you think.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover:
🎭 Life as a working comedian in Australia
🔥 Being cancelled and public backlash
🗣️ Comedy, culture & free expression
📱 Social media storms and career fallout
🎤 Performing overseas and global audiences
🇦🇺 The future of stand-up in Australia

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🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Pauline Hanson for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of Australia, foreign influence, and political backing.

Pauline is the founder and leader of One Nation and one of the most polarising figures in Australian politics. She joins me to speak candidly about where she believes the country is heading, the role of foreign lobbying in Canberra, and how political backing and support networks operate within Australia’s political system.

We unpack her perspective on national sovereignty, immigration, economic pressure on everyday Australians, and the power dynamics inside federal politics.

This episode isn’t talking points.
It isn’t spin.
It’s a long-form political conversation Australians rarely hear.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover:
🇦🇺 The current state of Australia
🏛️ Foreign lobbying and international influence
🤝 Political backing and support networks
📊 Cost-of-living pressures
🗳️ Federal politics and party dynamics
⚖️ Accountability in government
🗣️ Why Pauline believes transparency matters

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🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Heston Russell for a direct and wide-ranging conversation on leadership, Australian politics, and what it truly means to stand for veterans.

Heston is a former 2nd Commando Regiment officer, founder of VETS for Change, and one of the most recognisable veteran voices in the country. He joins me to speak openly about the current political climate in Australia, his desire to run for Parliament, and why he believes veterans need stronger representation in public life.

We unpack what motivated Heston to step into the political arena, the challenges facing returned service members, and the broader cultural and policy debates shaping Australia right now.

This episode isn’t slogans.
It isn’t spin.
It’s service, experience, and straight talk.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover:
🎖️ Heston’s service with 2 Commando Regiment
🏛️ The current state of Australian politics
🗳️ Why Heston wants to run for Parliament
🇦🇺 Standing up for veterans and military families
⚖️ Accountability, leadership, and public service
🗣️ The realities of transitioning from Defence to civilian life
📢 What real representation for veterans could look like

📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
0:00 – Intro
07:20 – Heston’s military background & transition
23:10 – Australian politics today
39:30 – Why Heston is considering Parliament
58:45 – Veterans’ issues & representation
1:17:00 – Leadership, service & final thoughts

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